The Elevance Health Foundation has announced 35 grants totaling more than $13 million in support of substance use disorder (SUD) programs over the next three years.

With this third round of funding, the foundation has awarded more than $33.7 million toward reducing substance use disorders and their health impacts. Each grant will focus on at least one of the following themes: prevention of and early intervention in substance use disorders in youth; access to care; and quality of treatment.

“In 2021, the Elevance Health Foundation made substance use disorder a key area of focus, along with maternal health and food as medicine. With a goal of investing up to $30 million in each focus area—bringing the overall commitment to $90 million over a three-year period—the foundation and its SUD partners have made significant changes when it comes to advancing health equity and strengthening our communities,” said Elevance Health chief health officer Shantanu Agrawal. “This third phase of SUD grantees will support an array of care and service options, including prevention, early intervention, recovery, and more.”

For a complete list of recipients, visit the Elevance Health Foundation website.

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